Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4963, Enoch Gandy, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New Jersey
Gandy, Enoch Rachel
W. 4963
B.L. Wt. 27667-160-55
CONTENTS

Referred July 3/49
1848 Margaret Hays Rachel Hays widow of Enock who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $10 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 day of Feb 1848 and sent to
Mr. Thompson Alderman Phila 89
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 223 Vol 2

96:889/act May 3/53
at 25/53-
Sandy Rachel Sandy Miss Emnoch Sandy Miss
Col. Peter
Ent 1776 Rev. 1780
276 Rev. War
Pa Feb 48-3648
Noton St. or Pa
W. 160a St. May 21/86 B.R. [initials]
Jackson & Ford 72, So. 32 St Phil Pa
Air Jackson & Ford Dec 4/53-
Vol. G. 8. 00

No 11. 060. Pennsylvania
Enoch Dandy
of Pennsylvania, in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Payne of the Regt commanded by Col Jones in the Pennsylvania line for
3 Years Private. $ 80. 00
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 80. Dollars and Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of March 1833 and 182 Cincinnati Sent to No. 1000 Broad St. Philadelphia, Pa.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833. 1 60. 00 Semiannual allowance ending 4 Sept 1833 40. 00 $ 200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John T. Sprague Clerk, Book 2 Vol. - 3 - Page, 21.

State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia } ss.
On the Twenty eighth day of January, 1833. Personally appeared in Open Court, before the Hon. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, for the City & County of Philadelphia, now sitting, Enoch Gandy, a resident of Blockley Township, in Philadelphia County aforesaid, aged between 79 & 80 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the Revolutionary service under Capt. George Payne, at the age of about 23, as a volunteer for 3 months in the Militia, in the summer of 1776, in the mouth of Sandy he believes, at Chew's Landing, near Woodbury, in Gloucester County and State of New Jersey. The Field and Company Officers he cannot recollect. They remained at Chew's Landing during the 3 months he belonged to the Compa- ny, and were engaged in keeping the Refugees in subjection. Immediately after he left the Militia he attended a Review of the entitled Troops at Woodbury aforesaid, and from their appearance he was induced to join them, and he enlisted for 3 years or during the war, and was in Capt. Tolbert's Company of Infantry. The Regiment to which they belonged or the Field and Company Officers he cannot recollect, but believes the Regiment was commanded by Col. Schult. They remained encamped at Woodbury after he enlisted, but a short time before they were ordered to march up Jersey, to join the army, which he believes was in the fall or winter of 1776. a short time after they joined the army the British Cannonaded Trenton, also in the State of New Jersey, he was not immediately engaged but was one of the reserve. Immediately after the Battle of Trenton they marched for Princeton 10 or 12 miles above Trenton also in New Jersey at which place they had a severe Battle with the enemy and he was in active service. After the Battle of Princeton they went into Winter Quarters at Morristown also in the State of New Jersey. They did not leave Morristown until late in the Spring of 1777, being engaged in chastising the refugees, whenever they could have an opportunity.

When they left their Winter Quarters he believes they Marched to Woodbury again, and were quartered there for some time, and until they rec d orders to march, They were marched from Woodbury down Jersey and crossed the River Delaware at a Ferry above Wilmington and opposite to Shellpot Hill in the State of Delaware, and they were marched from there to within a short distance of the Ground where the Battle of Brandywine was fought and there encamped. They had not been long there before the British Army arrived, and attempted to cross the Brandywine, and at which time they had a very warm engagement. The Regiment to which he belonged left the ground and marched through Westchester to the best of his recollection to a place called Chestnut Hill, in Philadelphia County in the State of Pennsylvania, at which place a large army were encamped. The British were in Philadelphia and sallied out and were met at Germantown near to the encampment by the American Army and had a very warm engagement. Not long after the Battle of Germantown he believes they were marched to a Ferry below Bristol on the Delaware and crossed the River Delaware into the State of New Jersey again, to go into Winter Quarters, but before they had reached their Winter place they had a warm engagement with the Hessians. After the Battle they went into Winter Quarters to the best of his recollection at Egg Harbour also in the State of New Jersey. The Officers which had command of the Company to which he belonged left the service and he was transferred to Capt. Snell's Company, and the next Battle they were in was at Monmouth in the State of New Jersey - which he believes was in the summer of 1778. He was not under Capt. Snell more than 3 months before he was Relieved. He was then under Capt. Higbee and was at the Battle of Chestnut Neck which was the last Battle he recollects of being in. He believes the two last named Captains were Militia Captains. He remained in Capt. Higbee's Company until the close of the war but they were not in the service during the whole time but had the liberty of going home at intervals. To the best of his recollection he was in actual service not less than 4 years, as a private, for which he claims a Pension. He has no documentary evidence of any kind now in his poss n .

and does not recollect of any person who is living, that knows of his having been in the service except Jacob Doyle whose affidavit is hereto annexed.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not to his knowledge, on the pension roll of any the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year afore-mentioned in Open Court Richd. Mayhew Pro proth
We Joseph H. Kennard, a clergyman residing in the Northern Liberties, in the county of Philadelphia, and John Britton a resident of Blockley township, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Enock Gandy who was subscribee and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be in the 80 th year of his age, that he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Affirmed and subscribed the 28 th day of Jan y 1833. before me, in open Court Richd. Mayhew Pro proth
Joseph H. Kennard John Britton
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named affidavit was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Joseph H. Kennard who has signed the above certificate is a clergyman, President in the Northern Liberties, and that John Britton, who has also signed the same, is a resident of Blockley Township, in Philad a County, and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I Richard Palmer Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the City and County of Philadelphia, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Enock Gandy, for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 28 day of January 1833
R Palmer Prothonotary

County of Philadelphia ss.
Personally appeared before the subscriber, one of the aldermen in and for the District of Spring Garden in the County aforesaid, Jacob Saylor who being duly sworn with Enoch Gandy who resides in Blockley Township in the County aforesaid. That he knows the said Enoch Gandy and was in the service of the United States during the Revolution. That he knows the said Enoch Gandy and was in the Battle of Brandywine in the state of Pennsylvania, the Company and Regiment he cannot recollect to which the said the Enoch Gandy belonged owing to his advanced age. That he was in the Battle of German Town in Philadelphia County aforesaid, and that after he was in the Battle of Monmouth in the state of New Jersey. After the Battle of Monmouth your deponent does not recollect any thing about him, until within ten or twelve years past during which time he has been well acquainted with him and believes him to be in his eightieth year of his age. And that your deponent is now within a few days of being eighty years of age, and is a Pensioner - Your deponent would further state that the said Enoch Gandy is well respected in the neighborhood in which he resides and is reputed and believed among his neighbors to have been a soldier of the Revolution - and further he says on this 7th day of February, 1833.
before me
Frederick Scott Alderman
his Jacob Saylor (mark)
I do further certify that the above named Jacob Saylor is a man of good moral character and entirely worthy of belief, and of sound mind and memory.
Spring Garden Philada. County Feby. 7th. 1833.
Frederick Scott Alderman

County of Philadelphia Ss.
I Richard Palmer Esquire Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do certify that Freeman Scott before whom the within Affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same, and now is an Alderman in and for the District of Spring Garden in said County, and authorized to administer oaths in duly appointed and Commissioned and full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts as such S.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Philadelphia this eighth day of February A.D. 1833
Richard Palmer Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania } ss City and County of Philadelphia }
On this Eighth day of December, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia aforesaid, Rachel Gandy, a resident of Blockley Township in Philadelphia County aforesaid, aged seventy seven years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Enoch Gandy , late of Blockley Township aforesaid, deceased, who was a Pensioner under the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832, that he received during his life the sum of Eighty one Dollars, in semi annual payments, from the Agent for Pennsylvania.
She further declares that she was married to the said Enoch Gandy on the third day day of November in the year seventeen hundred and eighty nine that her husband, the aforesaid Enoch Gandy died on the eighteen day of December Eighteen hundred and thirty four; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated by the Rev d Isaac Bunnell a Baptist minister then residing in Cape May County, in the State of New Jersey, but never received any certificate of her marriage, nor from the best information she can obtain was any Record of Marriages, kept by said Isaac Bunnell; that the said Isaac Bunnell
been

removed from that part of the country as she has been informed. Her has been dead for many years and she is unable to produce any other proof of her marriage than the annexed deposition of Davies Mason and Martha Ludlow, who are are the only persons who were present at her marriage now living.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written. before me Rachel by Gandy open Court.
W. L. Burdell 11 State Street Philadelphia County } Pa. Pennsylvania }
13 J. Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County. Do Certify that the Hon. Archibald Randall before whom the afore- going declaration on Oath was this day read and then Court of Common Pleas of said County and before whom this own proper hands Writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas which is a Court of Record duly Commissioned and qualified - and I do further Certify that Henry Deech Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavits were sworn to and to whom his own proper hands Writing has thereunto severally sub- scribed his name and now at the time of so doing and now is one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Philadelphia also duly Commissioned and qualified to all whose eyes such full faithful Credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere
In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Phila delphia this 8th day of Decr. 1838.
Roburmini  Rocky

Prothonotary
96.889
APPLICATION
Rachel Gandy wid Enoch Gandy Coat Peter
War of Revolution
BOUNTY LAND
Act March 3, 1855.
JACKSON & FORD, ATTORNEYS,
No. 72 South Third Street,
PHILADELPHIA.

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, } ss. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, }
On this 24 th day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me an Alderman and ex-officio, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the City and State aforesaid,
Rachel Gandy aged 87 years, a resident of 24th (Ward) Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania who being duly sworn, according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Enoch Gandy deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, Capt's name not remembered,
commanded by Col. Stites (she thinks at one time) in the War with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th July 1776 that her said husband volunteered (she thinks) at Cape May Co. N. Jersey on or about the day of June A.D. 1777 for the term of three years and continued in actual service in said War for the term of three years and was honorably discharged at on or about the day of A. D., 1780
She further states, that she was married to the said Enoch Gandy in Cape May County N. Jersey on the 3rd day of November A. D., 1789 by one Isaac Bunnell Clergyman and that her name before her said marriage was Rachel Madison that her said husband died at Philadelphia on the 18 day of December
A. D., 1834 and that she is now a widow. And she refers to the Pension Files in the Pension Department at Washington, and the testimony to her application then filed for Pension, which Pension she now receives at the rate of $8.50 per Year under Act of 3rd July 1848. Certificate of Pension dated 3rd July 1849. Recorded page 223 vol. 2. (that she never had a marriage Certificate as if she had it is lost, and is unable to obtain any public or private Record of her said marriage or the death of her said husband, and relies upon said testimony, and the proof of Military service for proof of reputation & habitation relating to, that the family Bible was sent to Washington with the proofs aforesaid.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has never received a Bounty Land Warrant. and never made application for one before that she never saw her husband's discharge and does not know if he ever received one written or printed one
Rachel Gandy
We Henry W Shannon a resident of the 24th ward of the City of Philadelphia and Elizabeth Shannon a resident of the same place upon our Oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Rachel Gandy in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that we have no interest in this claim; that we all know the said applicant and well knew her and her said husband during his lifetime that they lived together and cohabited as husband and wife as such was esteemed and respected and regarded and reputed by their neighbors and friends; that they attended the funeral of said Enoch Gandy that his death occurred on or about the date above stated; and that for the claim that said Rachel Gandy is now a widow
Henry W. Shannon
Elizabeth Shannon

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: and I Certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this Claim.
James Allen.
Ald. &c.
Alderman and Ex Officio Justice of the Peace
The Commissioner of Pensions will please send my Bounty Land Warrant to Messrs. JACKSON & FORD, Philadelphia.
WITNESS,
Rachel X Gandy Mark
Witness James Allen.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, } CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, } ss.
I, Ja W Fletcher , Prothonotary of the District Court in and for the City and State aforesaid, Certify that James Allen, Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, was at the time of so doing an Alderman and ex-officio a Justice of the Peace in and for the City and State aforesaid, that his official acts are entitled to confidence, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Court, this
24 th
day of April , A.D. 185 5
Ja W Fletcher, Prothonotary

Family record

Mr. Enoch Gandy. was Born March 20: 1753
M rs Rachael Gandy. his wife Born. Anno. 1769. September 5 th day
Ann Gandy. Their Daughter was Born Anno Domini 1792, April 30 day.
Martha Gandy. Born Domini. 1795 ber 19 day.
Rebecca Gandy. Born
The Bible from which this has was removed, is on file in this Bureau; no family data therein.

Enoch Gandy to 11.932
Susp. 20 Dec. '32 Obj. 4.5, 14.15 let. 6.
Worble J. B. Sutherland to: of Rep.
See let- 30 Jan. - 1883
P 227. Adm c 2 yrs $80.
M. Taylor Esq. 152 Chestnut St. Philadelphia Pa

BRIEF in the case of  Enoch Gandy  of Philad a . born in the State of Pennsylvania  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
before a Judge.
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
78 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1777 3 As a private Gen. Capt. Payne Col. Somers   not stated Engaged for 3 yrs same officers  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Costa Co. Pa.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
One witness who swears not positively.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
None
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
John Puffield Examining Clerk.

affidavit of Edward Gandy
Gandy, Enoch N.J. W 4963

State of New Jersey Bergen Co. ss
Personally appeared before me the within Eben Lorne one of the parties of the first in and for said County Edward Gandy and after being duly sworn on the Ho- nourables of almighty God deposes and sayeth that to his certain knowledge knoweth that Enoch Gandy was actually in the Revolutionary service in the United States of America and that he knows that this person Enoch Gandy that applies for this affidavit is the same Enoch Gandy as above stated and he belong- to Clancy's Battery, Regiment and the same Company that I was in and he was a good and faithful sol- dier during two years further this deponent sayeth not. Taken and sworn before me
his Edward G. Gandy Mark
the 19th day of March 1827 Humphrey Leaming

Gandy, Enoch N. J. W4963

State of New Jersey -
Gloucester County ss. Personally appeared Before me Daniel Baker one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County John Dilton Esq. and after being duly sworn on the holy evangelist of almighty god deposeth and saith that he to his certain knowledge knoweth that Enock Gandy was actually in the Revolutionary Service in the United States of America and was actually in the Battle at Timber Creek near Gloucester and that I know this Present man that now applies for this let  Affidavit is the same Enock Gandy as above stated and that he Belonged to Colonel Somers's Regiment and the same Company that I was in sign of and that he was a good and faithful Soldier leaving the war further this Dependant saith not as yet
John Dilton
March 15 - 1827
Daniel Baker

Gandy, Enoch N.J. W 4963

State of New Jersey.
Secretarys Office,
Trenton June 5 th Anno Domini 1827.
I Dan. Coleman, Secretary of the state of New Jersey do hereby certify that Humphrey Leaming Esquire before whom the annexed Affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same and now is a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Cape May in the State of New Jersey duly appointed and commissioned and full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts accordingly.
Given under my hand and seal of office at the city of Trenton the day and year abovesaid
Dan. Coleman
Isaac H. Williamson Esquire, Governor of the State of New Jersey - To all to whom these presents shall come, sends Greeting. Know ye, that Dan. Coleman whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was at the time of subscribing the same, and now is, Secretary of the state of New Jersey, duly appointed and commissioned, and full faith and credit may, and ought to be given to his official acts accordingly.
In testimony whereof the Great Seal of the State is hereto affixed. Witness the hand of the said Governor at the Borough of Elizabeth this fourteenth day of June Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven and of the Independence of the United States the fifty first.
By the Governor
Dan. Coleman Secretary
Isaac H. Williamson

Gandy, Enoch N.J. W4963
Governor & Secretary fees for both ships $4.80

State of New Jersey.
Secretary's Office,
Trenton June 5. Anno Domini 1827.
Dan d Coleman, Secretary of the state of New Jersey, do certify that the B. Daniel Baker, Esquire, before him the annexed affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same, and now is, a justice of the Peace in and for the county of Gloucester, in said State duly appointed and commissioned, and full faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of office at the city of Trenton the day and year above said
Dan d Coleman
Isaac H. Williamson Esquire, Governor of New Jersey, to all to whom these presents shall come, sends Greeting. Know ye, that Dan d Coleman whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, was at the time of subscribing the same and now is Secretary of the State of New Jersey duly appointed and commissioned and full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts accordingly.
In testimony whereof the Great Seal of said State is hereunto affixed. Witness the hand of the said Governor at the Borough of Elizabeth this fourteenth day of June in the year of our LOR d one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven and of the Independence of the United States the fifty first
Isaac H. Williamson
By the Governor
Dan d Coleman Secretary

Pennsylvania  Phil a
Rachel Gandy, widow of Enoch Gandy who was a Private in the Pa line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th . day of July, 1843. and sent to
J. G. Potter Philadelphia.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 132

Inst n uction, under Act of 1844 sent to J. G. Potter, Vine St. near Schuylkill 8 th Phil a — Penn a Sept. 6. '44

5 Keanu Reeves

Act 15 Feb 42 Hn C. Brown
1.924
Pennsylvania
Rachel Gandy widow of Enock Gandy dec?
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 18th December 1834 of Philadelphia the State of Pa who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Payne of the Regt commanded by Col Somers in the A.V.G. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of Feb. 1839 and sent to Hon. S. Paynter Secy of Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1835 $207.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Feb. 1839, $40.00 $247.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by H.H. Addison Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 2 de Page 152

POST OFFICE,
--- BRIDGETON ---
Cumberland County,
NEW JERSEY.
Jos. S. Miner, P. M.
Sept. 27 1879
How Sir.
I respectfully Report that I have made diligent inquiry of the Gandy's living in this City. I have searched the County Records and also obtained the services of a gentleman in a remote part of this County where Gandy's reside and the uniform result is that Rachael & Enoch Gandy or their descendants do not and have not lived in this City or County. We have a number of resident Gandy's but not one of them ever heard of Rachael or Enoch or their children. Ann, Rebecca, or Rachael Gandy.
Yours truly,
Jos. S. Miner P.M.
"

1812 Divis N B E
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Sep 17. 1878
Dear Sir-
Please find inclosed a letter addressed to the Post Master at Phila and his reply.
Please ascertain the names of the descendants of Rachel and Enoch Gandy who are now living within the delivery of your Office and return this letter and the letters herewith inclosed to this Office in the enclosed envelope, with your reply.
Very respectfully J. A. Smith Commissioner N B E
Post Master Bridgetown H. J.

Post Office Philadelphia, Pa.
Philada Sept 30 th 1877.
Sir, -
In reply to your letter of 30 th ult. requesting to be furnished with the names and P. O. address of some of the descendants of Mrs Rachael Gandy, widow of Enoch Gandy, a private in the Revolutionary war, I have the honor to state that, I have used all the means in my power for the purpose, but without effect.
I am
Very Respectfully Yours A. Loudon Moulder Postmaster.
Dear J. A. Bentley Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. per L. G. Mundele

Post Office, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Sep. 15. 1879.
Respectfully returned to J. A. Bentley, Commissioner of Pensions, with information that some of the descendants of Rachel Gandy, are said to reside at Bridgeton, N. J.
J. H. Hartranft
Postmaster

O. Wm B. L. Div.
W. B. E.
File N o 4,963
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Aug 20. 1879
Dear Sir
Please furnish this Office with the names and present Post Office address of some of the descendants of Rachel Gandy, Widow of Enoch Gandy, late a private in the Rev. War. Application for pension was made by the Widow in 1843 and a family Bible was sent to this Office to be filed in evidence. It is now desired to return this Bible to some member of the family all of whom resided in your city at and subsequent to the time when application for pension was made. The names of the children are Ann, Rebecca and Rachel Gandy.
Please return this letter with your reply in the enclosed envelope.
Very respectfully O. B. Helmer acting Commissioner for the
Post Master Philad a Penn a

Phil a Aug 4. 1832
hi
Some years ago an application was made for a pension for Sarah Sandy, but the evidence was not sufficient - all the time his being taken here to have been a resolution = any soldier, but the interest to his service are dead - There is poor & suffering on the edge of the grave - If he has brought nothing within the provisions of the late law, the national bounty will not fall upon one who wants it more, or who more deserves it, and also I believe is entitled to it Any communication for Sarah Sandy may be addressed to
Yours very respectfully
Rich d Peters
Mr Edward Benson Office Washington

555
ap 24 1843
pa
Mar 3 1843
✓ Rachel Gandy
$80 per am
To R. G. Potter Philad pa Treasurer Washington D.C.

Philadelphia 18 th April 1843
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir
Inclosed I send you the petition of Rachel Gandy - which if you find correct, you will please forward for her a certificate under cover to me -
and oblige yours
Very Sincere
Thos G. Patten
direct to Vine St near Hohl 8 th 10
Spencer
10 18 1843
$20 per m
Spencer
June 2 1843
105
202

March 18
PAID 44 3/4
18
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office Washington D.C.

Philad a March 4 th 1833
Sir,
Enoch Ganay, whose application for a Pension, I sent on to you some time since, is very Poor and in want of money to support him. You confer a particular favour by giving me an answer as soon as you can conveniently can and Oblige Young &c
W. Taylor
J. L. Edwards
No 152 Chestnut Street

Feb.
pr
mat
Hon James G. Desmonds Commisioner of Pensions H. H. H.

Washington Jan 31 st /89
Hon James L Garlands
Dear Sir Please infor me one if the Papers of Rachel Gandy the mistress of Enos Gandy which was sent to your office by Mandrea Taylor some time in this year are in your office and if there what proof are deficient
very Respectfully yours
L Paynter H. B.

Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Aug 30. 1877
"Mr Enoch Gandy was born March 20. 1753 Mrs Rachel Gandy was born A.D. Sep 5. - 1769 Ann Gandy their daughter was born 1 st Apr 30. - 1792. Martha " born A.D. October or Nov. 19. 1795 Rebecca Gandy born " - Here the leaf is torn This is all of record to be found in Tom Pels E. M. Clegg

State of Pennsylvania } and County of Philadelphia } ss.
On this 17 th day of August 1844 personally appears before the Subscriber an Alderman of the county of Philadelphia, Rachel Gandy a resident of the District of Spring Garden in the County of Philadelphia, aged Seventy five (5 th Sept last) years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Enoc Gandy who was a private in the Militia, — was in the battle Brandywine, Red Banks and others, that she has received, $400. in 1839 to 1841 inclusive, but the Regiment or the commanders name she does not know, and the annual amount of pension which she received under the act of July 7 th 1838 was Eighty Dollars, a part of the Evidence adduced under the act just referred to was a Bible containing the age of her Children, and which is still in the Pension Office — she received in 1843 Eighty Dollars under the act of March 3 rd 1843 —
She further declares that she is still a Widow — Rachel her Gandy mark

The within deposition Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and Year therein above written before me _____ Tho s G. Potter Aldm
State of Pennsylvania, } ss. and County of Philadelphia }
Augt 17 th 1844
I Tho s G. Potter a Magistrate in and for the County of above named do hereby certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence by the testimony of Elijah Peet and Eliza Peet both of the District of Spring Garden in the County aforesaid, that Rachel Gandy who this day appears before me and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declarations is the identical person she represents herself to be, —
The said Elijah Peet and Eliza Peet personally known to be respectable in their neighborhood
Given under my hand at Spring Garden Philadelphia County on the day and year above written
Tho s G. Potter Aldm

State of Pennsylvania } County of Philadelphia } ss.
Before me the subscribers this 17 th day of August 1844 personally came Elijah Peet and Eliza Peet both of the District of Spring Garden and County aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that they are personally acquainted with Rachel Gandy who has this day signed a declaration, for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843, that we have known her for more than Ten years (the said Eliza Peet has known her more than Twenty years) last past and know her to be the person she represents herself to be - viz the widow of Enoc Gandy deceased Sworn & Subscribed this day and date aforesaid Thos. G. Potter Ald m Elijah Peet Eliza Peet

Aug 22 1841
per Miss D. D. 23 Rachel Gandy 27 June '44
[Signature]
Edwards Esq. Agent of Pension Office Washington
M 964

Philadelphia 17 th Aug st 1844 Edwards Esq r agent of Pension office Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Rachel Gandy of the District of Spring Garden in the County of Philadelphia Made in accordance with the requirements of the act of Congress of 3 rd March 1843 —
any order or other communication to her you will please direct (under cover) through your old Servt, very Respectfully
Thos. G. Patterson Vine St Near Sch l 8 th St —

Monday 2nd Nov 1883
London
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 31st inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, [Signature]
Very respectfully, Yours &c.
[Signature]
Mr. J. L. Edwards Esq.
121 Finsbury Ave.

Sir,
Phila a Jan y 28 th 1833
I have enclosed Enoch Gandy's application for a Pension. He is very infirm and is many of sufficient to sustain life while he does line. An action on his application will be an act of Charity.
Jacob Saylor whose affidavit is annexed to his application is now I believe a pensioner and we would have procured an other officer but he was not well enough to be so of his house, and therefore we were prevented from it. I think he stated to me at the time the affidavit was taken that he was upwards of eighty years of age.
Very respectfully Yours &c.
W. Taylor
No 152 Chestnut St.
J. G. Edwards Esq.

Phila a Dec. 26 th 1832
Sir,
I enclosed the application of Enoch Gandy an old Revolutionary soldier, some 2 or 3 months since, and I have not as yet Rec d an answer, He is very infirm and very Poor, if you can possibly take time to examine his Papers you will confer a particular favour on the old man, In addition to those already in your possession I have enclosed two Affidavits taken in New Jersey some time since,
The old man's memory is so much impaired that I do not think he knows, the difference between having been drafted, or having been enlisted, though I firmly believe he has been in the service, I have known him personally for several years, he has always borne an excellent character in the neighbourhood in which resides —
I enclose the application of William Fleming to the Hon. J. B. Lutherland some days since, and will have to ask the favour of you to examine his papers also as he is nearly 89 years old, and is also very Poor and also very infirm
Very respectfully yours &c
W Taylor
J. S. Edwards Esq.
N o 152 Chestnut Street

Yours y. Resp. Feb 14 1842
Will Mr Edwards give his attention to the accompanying letter.
6 Broom

4 Sep 1848
Mr Cole 964 30
Hon J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

4 Sep 1848
Ph 964 The Col 30
Hon J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Pao Dec 10 3736
7 July '38 Mr. Gandy
James

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138 7 July 1845 W. H. G. G.
Rev
James Edwards Esquire Commissioned Pleasants Washington D.C.

Philadelphia Dec. 8 th 1838.
Dear Sir,
I have enclosed the papers of Rachel Gandy widow of Enoch Gandy dec d who was pensioned under the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832.
Very respectfully yours
James Edwards Esqr
Obl servt
Mr. Taylor
7 Croye street -

Rachel Gandy Pennsylvania
See let 2 nd Feb 1839 Hon. L. Payton,
Suspended
Act 7 July 1838

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4963
Rachel Gandy
Widow
Enoch Gandy
Rev. Rev. War
Act: July 8. 1848
Index: —Vol. 4 , Page 262
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia
Before me the subscribers this 17 th April 1843 personally came Abijah Peet and Eliza Peet both of the District of Spring Garden and County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that they are personally acquainted with Rachel Gandy, who has this day signed a declaration for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843 that they have known her for more than Ten years (and the said Eliza Peet more than Twenty years) last past and know her to be the person she represents herself to be viz. the widow of Enock Gandy deceased —
Abijah Peet
Sworn to and Subscribed this day and date aforesaid
Eliza Peet
Thos. H. Potter Clerk 3 rd Ward Spring Garden Philada Co.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of Pennsylvania, } ss. County of Philadelphia }
On this Seventeenth day of April 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Aldermen of the County aforesaid , Rachel Gandy — a resident of Spring Garden in the county of Philadelphia aged Seventy four 74 ( 5 th September last ) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Enoch Gandy who was a private in the Militia , was in the Battle of Brandywine — Red Bank & others , she has received $400. — in 1839 to 1841 inclusive — but the Regiment or the Commander's name she does not know — and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was
Eighty dollars. a part of the evidence adduced under the act just referred to was a Bible containing the age of her children and which is still in the Pension office She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before Thos. G. Potter Ald. Witnesses: Thos. G. Potter Moses Hopkins
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
April 17 th — 1843
I, Thos. G. Potter a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge  the testimony of Elijah Reed and that Rachel Gandy  the daughter of Spring Garden and County aforesaid who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be. The said Elijah Reed and Elizah Reed is personally to be respectable in their neighbourhoods Given under my hand at Spring Garden Philad a County on the day and year above written.
Thos. G. Potter, Ald. 
I, Richard Palmer Jr Esq. Prothonotary Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Philad a county , certify that Thos. G. Potter Esquire is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this nineteenth day of April in the year 1843.
R Palmer Jr Prothonotary

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 2d March, 1840, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1836.  2d February 1840, entitled An Act to provide for pensions for widows of soldiers of the Revolution
State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
On this second — day of September 1848 personally appeared before the undersigned an Alderman of the said City Rachel Gandy a resident of West Philadelphia in the county of Philadelphia Penn a aged seventy nine — and eleven months years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d March, 1840  2d February 1840 , granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Enock Gandy who was a Private in the army of the Revolution
and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1836  17 June 1844 , was Eighty dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Rachel Gandy John Thompson Alderman
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
September 2 1848
I, John Thompson a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that Rachel Gandy — who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia on the day and year above written.
John Thompson M c
I, Joseph Simon Cohn Prothonotary and Clerk of the Court of Supreme Pennsylvania for the Eastern District county, certify that John Thompson is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this second day of September in the year eighteen hundred and forty eight
Simon Cohn Prothon.
Please direct -- to Hon. Jno Thompson Philad a

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Rachel Gandy of Enniskha Pennsylvania
admitted Pr 2 nd $80
Feb 25
(Orig record in a Bible handed to Mr Edwards.)
Wm L. Paynter h. KE

State of New Jersey County of Cape May } ss
Be it remembered that on the Twenty Ninth day of November - A.D. 1838. personally appeared before me, Jacob Souder, Esquire, one of the Judges of the inferior Court of Common Pleas, in and for Cape May County. David Mason, (whom I certify is a reputable man, and personally known to me), who, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist according to law, doth depose and say that he is now in the seventy eighth year of his age; that he is, and has been, for seventy years and upwards, well acquainted with Rachel Gandy, (who is about to make application for a Pension, under the law of July 7. 1838, widow of Enoch Gandy deceased, late of Blockley Township in Philadelphia County and State of Pennsylvania); that he was present when the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Isaac Bunnell, a Baptist minister, residing in Cape May County of present but who has been dead for many years; that said marriage took place between Enoch Gandy and Rachel his wife upwards of forty eight years since, the day, month and year he does not recollect, but he is positive that it was previous to the first day of January 1794.
Sworn and subscribed before me this twenty ninth day of November A.D. 1838 Jacob Souder Judge
his David X Mason mark

State of New Jersey } 20. County of Cape May }
Be it remembered that on the Twenty Ninth day of November A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me Jacob Souders Esquire, one of the Judges of the inferior Courts of Common Pleas in and for Cape May County of said Martha Ludlam: (whom I certify is a respectable woman, and personally known to me,) who being by me duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist, according to law doth depose and say, that she is in the fifty sixth year of her age; that she is, and has been well acquainted with Rachel Gandy widow of Enoch Gandy deceased for more than fifty years; that she was present, (with the within named Daniel Mason, when the Marriage Ceremony was performed by the Rev. Isaac Bunnel, a Baptist minister, then residing in Cape May County of said, but who has been dead for many years) between the said Enoch Gandy and the said Rachel; that said Marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 the exact time she does not recollect.
Sworn and subscribed } before me this Twenty } Ninth day of November A.D. 1838 } Jacob Souders Judge }
Martha Ludlam

State of New Jersey } County of Cape May } ss.
I, Swain Townsend Esquire, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cape May aforesaid, do certify that Jacob Souder Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and was at the time of taking the within affidavits and to whom official acts, as such full credence and authority should be given, and that the names to each of said affidavits are of the proper handwriting of the said Jacob Souder Esquire.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Court this twenty ninth day of November - A.D. 1838
Swain Townsend Clerk

State of Pennsylvania } ss County of Philadelphia }
Be it remembered that on the sixth — day of December A.D. 1838. Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Philadel- phia Moses Hopkins, a resident of Blockley Township in said County. (a credible witness and personally known to me) who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he is, and has been well acquainted with Rachel Gandy widow of Enoch Gandy, late of Blockley Township of said deceased, for upwards of twenty two years; that she and Enoch Gandy lived together until the death of said Enoch Gandy which was on the eighteenth day of December A.D. 1834, at this deponent's House; that said Rachel Gandy still resides in deponent's house, and has not been married to any other person since her husband's death, but remains unmarried; that from the appearance of said Rachel Gandy she cannot be less than seventy years of age. The said Enoch Gandy was a Pensioner under the act of Congress, passed the 7th of June 1832, at the time of his death.
Sworn and subscribed before me. The word "known" in the fifth line being first interlined
Moses Hopkins
Henry Leech. Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Moses Hopkins is a credible witness and personally to me, known David Hooper

State of Pennsylvania } ss County of Philadelphia }
Be it remembered that on the Sixth — day of December A.D. 1838. Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for Philadelphia County aforesaid, Catharine Messer a resident of Blockley Township in said County (whom I certify is a credible witness and personally known to me) who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that she is in the fifty sixth year of her age; that she has known Rachel Gandy the widow of Enoch Gandy deceased late of Blockley Township aforesaid for upwards of sixteen years years; that the said Enoch Gandy and Rachel his wife his wife during the latter part of life resided at the house of Moses Hopkins where the said Rachel still resides; that she was present and saw the said Enoch Gandy depart this life which was on the eighteenth day of December 1834; that said Rachel has remainede single and unmarried since his death, and from her appearance is not less than seventy years of age. That said Enoch Gandy received a Pension from the United States for some years before his death, for services performed in the Revolutionary war.
Sworn and subscribed } before me the day and } year aforesaid }
Henry Leech Justice of the Peace
Catharine X Messer Mark
I certify that the above named Catharine Messer is a credible witness personally to me known
David Hooper

Rachel Gandy
Wid of Enoch Gandy Pri Rev. Wat. lived in Spring Garden West Phila Pa in 1843.
Children's names Ann Gandy Martha & Rebecca Gandy of Phila Pa
Record from Bible files Aug. 30. 77: 2
Letter Aug. 31. 77. 25 Phila Pa. 2
Letter Aug. 20. 1879. Phila Pa 2

Enoch Gandy
17458 v

State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia } SS
On the second day of August 1832 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the county of Phila d
Enoch Gandy a Resident in the County of Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania aged Seventy Eight years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That he enlisted in the army of the United States at or near Red Bank in the State of New Jersey under Capt n George Pain that he was in the Battle at the said Red Bank under the command of Capt n Green and Col n McShane That he afterwards served under Capt n Sam l Talcott and others whose names he does not recollect that he fought at Egg Harbour Brandywine Germantown Monmouth &c &c and that he served faithfully in the Continen- tal army seven years from his first enlistment He hereby Relinquishes every Claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any Agency in any State Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Joseph B. Maimel Enoch Gandy J. No

The undersigned Citizens Residing in the County of Philad a Certify that they are acquainted with Enoch Sandy and that they believe the statements set forth in the within declaration are entitled to Credit. That he sustains the Character of a Revolutionary Soldier among those who are acquainted with him -
Sam l M c Rea
Phila a Aug 4. 1832
Some years ago Enoch Sandy put into my hands two affidavits made by persons in Jersey upon a major fact stating that within their knowledge Enoch Sandy the person who now applies for a pension had served in the Revolutionary War as stated in the foregoing affidavit I had no doubt of the facts as stated; for they were confirmed by a variety of circumstances which were mentioned by Enoch Sandy & the affidavits confirmed each other. The length of service did not bring Enoch Sandy within the provisions of the law then existing - The application during for a pension was not successful. The affidavits were never to be found & have been lost, & I understand the persons are dead who made them I have known Enoch Sandy for many years and I surely believe him to have been a worthy & honorable soldier
Rev Peter

Memorandum by Henry Jan. 3. 2. 1. Mr. Edwards is chief of the pension bureau, I believe; but Mr. Gandy's letter can be addressed to the Secretary of War - at Washing- -ton - District of Columbia -
In his letter he can request to be informed of the time and place at which his pension will be paid, provided his name is put upon the pension list -
The letter directed to him from the War office, should be sent to the Blockley post office - County of Phil a Pennsylvania -